Books with author Peter Tompkins

A beautifully illustrated book presenting the thousand year drama which has centered upon the Great Pyramid of Cheops. The engaging narrative of Peter Tompkins recreates the adventures and explorations of the archeaologists, treasure hunters, soldiers, scientists, and eccentrics who have tunnelled into, marvelled at and studied the Pyramid over many centuries. He carefully analyzes the many theories as to how and why the Pyramid of Cheops was built and its relation to other structures of antiquity. The text also explores the Pyramid's ties to astronomy, geodesy, astrology, history and the occult. Included is the fascinating presentation of Tompkins own controversial theory that the Great Pyramid was constructed as a highly sophisticated instrument, in its measuresments an exact scale model of the Northern Hemisphere built by a culture far more advanced than is generally believed and acknowledged. This theory maintains that the Pyramid incorporates the basic formulae of the universe and was designed to help orient mankind to the cosmos and to apply finite measurements to time, space and the seasons. There is also a detailed appendix concerning the measurements of the Great Pyramid written by Professor Livio Catullo Stecchini as well as a glossary, bibliography and index.

Exploring the world of plant and its relation to mankind as revealed by the latest discoveries of scientists, the secret life of plants includes remarkable information about plants as lie detectors and plants as ecological sentinels, it describes their ability to adapt to human wishes, their response to music, their curative power and their ability to communicate with man.

Kameron isn’t your average kangaroo. Born with a gigantic heart, he was also born with very small legs. And legs are what make a kangaroo, well... a kangaroo. In Kameron’s village, every young kangaroo must go through three tests to be recognized as an adolescent. With the help of an old ‘roo, creative problem solving, and a lot of determination, the challenges will be great for Kameron. Will Kameron find the strength in his heart and his little legs to pass the greatest test of his life: jumping over the moon? ---- 'Kameron the Kangaroo' is a transitional chapter book every child can relate to and is perfect for school and children of all reading levels. Make 'Kameron the Kangaroo' your first choice for the classroom, a road trip or your bookshelf at home.

Kameron is not your average kangaroo. Born with a gigantic heart, he was also born with very small legs. And legs are what make a kangaroo, well... a kangaroo. In Kameron’s village, every young kangaroo must go through three tests to be recognized as an young adult. With the help of an old ‘roo, creative problem solving, and a lot of determination, the challenges will be great for Kameron. Will Kameron find the strength in his heart, and his little legs, to pass the greatest test of his life: jumping over the moon?'Kameron the Kangaroo' is a transitional chapter book every child can relate to and is perfect for school and children of all reading levels. Make 'Kameron the Kangaroo' your first choice for the classroom, a road trip, or your bookshelf at home.